Staff Accountant

• Title: Staff Accountant
• Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
• Department: Finance
• Reports To: Director of Finance
• Pay: $73,000
• Location: Hybrid (Orange, CA)

Position Summary: The Staff Accountant serves a key role within the financial operations team, providing day-to-day support with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes and transactions. The incumbent will ensure accurate processing of financial transactions, maintains accurate reporting and supports strong financial health that is aligned with our mission of community support. The Staff Accountant will support the Direct of Finance in maintaining financial integrity, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and applicable regulations.

• Responsibilities:
  Process accounts payable, including verifying invoices, coding expenses to the correct programs, obtaining approvals, and preparing checks for payment
• Process accounts receivable, including preparing very detailed invoices, posting payments, and following up on outstanding balances
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger
• Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts on a monthly basis
• Participates in special projects as assigned, to support finance department, proposals, etc.
• Prepares monthly/quarterly invoices for grants
• May assist with payroll processing, including verifying timesheets, posting hours, and maintaining payroll records
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and budget comparison reports
• Assist in tracking restricted grants and preparing related expense allocations
• Maintain organized, accurate, and confidential financial files and records
• Assist with the preparation of schedules and documentation for the annual external audit
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned

• Qualifications:
  Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• Minimum 2 years of accounting or full charge bookkeeping experience in a non-profit or for-profit organization, using generally accepted accounting principles required
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Online required, including the ability to create and interpret spreadsheets; working knowledge of payroll processing preferred
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and knowledge of reporting and record retention requirements required
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential and sensitive material in a professional manner required
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage deadlines and multiple priorities
• Ability to comprehend and adhere to county contract and reporting requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively in a team environment required
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English required

Equal Opportunity Employment: Mariposa Women and Family Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, employees and volunteers, without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Additionally, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment and to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.